Read topic-matched comments in ER26-3650
Topics in the text: Filing procedure · Connecting load and generation · Cost allocation
Reliability · PDF pp. 1–9
MISO argues that rapidly changing power demand makes it too risky to wait for a national standard before setting regional expectations.
the MISO region cannot wait to put in place needed interconnection reliability requirements PDF p. 3
Ride-through · PDF pp. 3–4
MISO would require computational loads to withstand certain frequency and voltage disturbances. The concern is that a sudden load drop can itself upset grid operation.
reduce the risk of unnecessary disconnection or customer-initiated rapid reductions in Demands PDF p. 4
Customer obligations · PDF pp. 10–21
MISO would hold the transmission customer responsible because the owner of a large load need not have a direct contract with the grid operator.
The Transmission Customer taking Transmission Service on behalf of a Large Load will be responsible for ensuring compliance PDF p. 12
Enforcement · PDF pp. 22–27
Under proposed section 37A, failure to meet a requirement could delay the start of service or lead to corrective work or operating restrictions.
failure to comply with applicable requirements may result in a delayed Service Commencement Date PDF p. 23
Data Center Coalition · Direct response
The coalition asked FERC to reject the reliability proposal without prejudice and require substantive standards in the tariff itself. It said future changes should be filed with FERC rather than made outside the tariff.
PDF pp. 4–5Mississippi and Arkansas Public Service Commissions · Direct response
The two commissions asked FERC to condition acceptance on putting the specific requirements in the tariff. They said MISO could otherwise change costly requirements through business manuals without comparable review. These are not the same signatories as the LARS comments from Mississippi and Louisiana.
PDF pp. 1–2Iowa Office of Consumer Advocate, Illinois and Michigan attorneys general, Minnesota Department of Commerce and co-protesters · Direct response
The coalition challenged MISO’s grandfathering provisions. It said existing loads can also trip or ramp suddenly and that utilities and other customers could inherit the cost of local reliability projects if those loads were exempt.
Protest and concluding request on proposed section 37A (unpaginated)Printed headings where available; page ranges otherwise. Open a heading to read the original passage.